4 “The Interchange…resulted in isolating the North End community from downtown, displacing residents,” says Wilkinson. “The Cogswell Interchange was completed in the early 1970s. As the Interchange is reaching the end of its lifespan, the opportunity to rebuild something new in this space is underway.” The reimagined space will include high-quality dedicated cycling lanes, multi-use paths, new parks and open spaces, a reimagined transit hub, and a significant central urban square will transform this traffic-centric area into a livable pedestrian friendly area. SHAPING THE FUTURE OF HALIFAX The Cogswell District project will not only convert 16 acres of road infrastructure into a mixed-use neighbourhood, but also extend the entrance of the downtown northwards and reuniting communities separated by the interchange lands. “The urban street grid will be reinstated and will create development blocks capable of supporting new residential and commercial environments,” says Wilkinson. “A district energy system based on ambient heat recovery from the Halifax Wastewater Treatment Plant will provide a green energy source for buildings constructed within the Cogswell District and beyond. The completion of the Cogswell District project is expected to cost approximately $122.6 million (gross). Costs may potentially be partially offset by the future land sales of development blocks created by the Cogswell construction. The sale of land, utility
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